The Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD officially made its debut in May 2024. Energy is supplied by a 63 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 428 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Rear-wheel drive 125 kW (170 hp), enabling an acceleration of 8.7 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 185 km/h (115 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 43000 USD.
Shifting focus to the alternative, the Mazda 6e RWD was officially introduced in September 2024. It is powered by a 68.8 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 479 km. The powertrain configuration delivers Rear-wheel drive 190 kW (258 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.6 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 175 km/h (109 mph).
| Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Remove | Mazda 6e RWD Remove | |
|
|
|
|
Launch
|
||
| Announced | May 2024 | September 2024 |
| Release date | September 2024 | June 2025 |
|
Performance
|
||
| Power | Rear-wheel drive 125 kW (170 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 190 kW (258 hp) |
| Torque | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) | 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 8.7 sec 0-100 km/h | 7.6 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
|
Battery
|
||
| Battery capacity | 63 kWh total | 68.8 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 523V (800V type) | Li-ion LFP battery (400V type) |
| Driving range | 428 km | 479 km |
| Consumption | 16.4 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| Charging station | CCS 195 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min | CCS 200 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min |
| Additional | Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2V), 250V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) | - |
|
Body
|
||
| Doors & seats | 5 door crossover, 5 seats | 5 door Liftback, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4695 x 1880 x 1550 mm (184.8 x 74.0 x 61.0 in) | 4921 x 1890 x 1491 mm (193.7 x 74.4 x 58.7 in) |
| Weight | 1855 kg unladen, 2405 kg gross | 2027 kg unladen, 2387 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R19, R20, R21 | R19 |
| Trunk volume | 490 l, 1290 l max | 330 l, 1074 l max |
| Front trunk | 52 l | 70 l |
|
Display
|
||
| Center screen | 12.3" touchscreen | 14.6" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 12.3" | 7" |
| Head-up display | Yes, with augmented reality | Yes |
|
Comfort
|
||
| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats | Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide | Panoramic glass sunroof, fixed |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote parking |
| Connectivity | Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
|
Safety
|
||
| Airbags | 10 airbags: front, center, side, rear, head airbag system | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system; drivers' knee airbag |
| Driving aids | Front radar, several cameras. Forward/Rear collision avoidance assist, Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, Blind spot detection, Rear cross traffic alert, Safe exit assist, Front/side/rear parking collision avoidance assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0, Lane Following Assist 2.0 | Radar, several cameras. Driver Attention Alert, Blind Spot Monitoring, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian/bicycle detection, Lane Departure Warning, Lane-keep Assist, Emergency Lane-Keeping with Blind Spot Assist, High Beam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, High-beam assist |
|
Misc
|
||
| Price | 43000 USD | - |